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How about QBP?

Tame Ape said:

I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a LBS or any like-minded stores in the USA that I should contact regarding my wares. I'm located in NYC and am having trouble finding proper retailers outside of the city (or in CA, OR, CO and WA.)

My clothing is casual and not technical, i.e. for lounging not riding. I tried to take a more design/art oriented approach then might have been seen before…

Thanks-

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Have you tried to contact QBP? They may be a better resource.

Ken in KC said:

Have you tried to contact QBP? They may be a better resource.

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QBP is pretty macro, I wouldn't even be able to keep up right now. I'm (though I hate to say it) a micro-level player right now.

I've found some lists for CA, AZ, CO and WA but I cannot discern the personality of the shops. I need to find pro-bikey, crunchish, retro/vintage nudniks... Or at least those who can appreciate it. Like American Cyclery or even Surly.

NYC has a growing bike culture but its nothing compared to West Coast y'know... I figure that there have to be more like minded peeps out there.